chapter twenty three

I didn't know how true Andres' words were, but I knew that Ana was suffering because of me, because of my infidelity, because I was a husband who left her to her fate in a marriage that was always a bank transaction.

I had to give her some time, she had to have some peace, she always asked me and I ignored her because I was selfish, I wanted her only for me, I did not want her to go with that Lian, I was blinded by my hatred for that man and I only hurt Ana.

Maybe Andres was right, we should separate for a while, I should let Ana be the one to look for me when she needs me or misses me, we could not continue in this vicious and poisonous circle.

It wasn't good for either of us, and I certainly didn't want Ana to do something crazy later because of me.

It was eight o'clock at night, when the nurse told me that Ana was awake and calmer, I asked her to bring some things I had bought for her to eat and to let her know that I was going home.

When I arrived at our house, my head was filled